32-bit

A 32-bit operating system allows Windows 9x/NT to access computer data faster than 16-bit systems by taking it in larger pieces.

Accessories

Accessories is a submenu of the Programs menu that gives access to such helpful applications as Calculator, Notepad, WordPad, and Paint.

Active Window

The active window is the area on the Desktop that is currently being used and which usually contains a file or an application. The active window has darkened window elements, such as title bar, scroll bars, and buttons.

Advanced Find Dialog Box

The Advanced Find dialog box contains more options for limiting your searches; e.g., by a variety of properties and conditions.

ALT

The [ALT] (or Alternate) key on the keyboard is used in conjunction with other keys and mouse actions to perform various commands and functions.

Application

An application is a program that runs on the computer.

Arial

Arial is a sans serif font that is available on every Windows-based computer.

BACKSPACE

The [BACKSPACE] key on the keyboard is most often used to delete data to the left of the insertion point.

Bitmap

A bitmap is a type of graphics file that is usually created in MS Paint.

Browsing

Browsing means looking through a computer system to locate files, folders, applications, or printers.

Button

A button is an icon that represents a tool or command.

Calculator

Calculator is a small application in Windows 95 used for performing arithmetic.

Cancel

Cancel is a command button in a dialog box that halts a current operation, such as printing.

CD-ROM

CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc-Read Only Memory. It is a high-capacity data disc used in conjunction with a CD-ROM drive. Data cannot be saved to a CD-ROM, only read from it.

Check Box

A check box in a dialog box is used to specify one or more available options by clicking within a small square.

Click

Clicking means pressing the left mouse button once while pointing at an object. Hold the mouse steady, press the left mouse button, and then release it quickly..

Clipboard

Clipboard is a small application in Windows 95 that temporarily stores information which has been cut or copied.

Close Button

The Close button is an icon located in the upper right corner of a window that is used to shut down a document or application quickly.

Context-sensitive

Context-sensitive refers to information or menus that are specific to the selected object.

Control Buttons

Control buttons are the Minimize, Maximize, Restore, and Close buttons found in the upper right corner of an open file or application window.

Control Panel

The Control Panel is a collection of small applications used for changing settings in the computer system, such as screen colors, fonts, and other features.

Copy

Copy is a command that sends a duplicate of selected data to the Clipboard for use in another location.

CTRL

The [CTRL] (or Control) key on the keyboard is used in conjunction with other keys and mouse actions to perform various commands and functions.

Cut

Cut is a command that removes selected data and places it on the Clipboard for use in another location.

Default

A default setting is the software manufacturer's preset option for a particular command or function. Default settings can be changed.

Defragmenting

Defragmenting is the process of reorganizing the files on a disk to make the disk more efficient.

Deselecting

Deselecting is removing the active mark or highlight from an object.

Desktop

The Desktop is the area of Windows 95 that contains My Computer, Recycle Bin, the Taskbar, and shortcuts to files and applications on the system.

Dialog Box

A dialog box presents a way for Windows to give or receive information.

Dimmed

Some menu items, as well as buttons and other options in a dialog box, can be dimmed or grayed out if it is not possible to use them under the current circumstances.

Document

A document is any file that can be produced by an application and reopened, modified, saved, and closed.

Documents Command

Found on the Start menu, the Documents command opens a menu of the 15 most recently used files.

Double-click

Double-clicking means pressing the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.

Drag

Dragging is the process of holding the left mouse button down while moving the mouse.

Drag-and-Drop

Dragging-and-dropping is the process of moving a selected item to another location by holding the left mouse button down on it, and then moving the mouse and releasing the button.

Drag-select

Drag-selecting is the process of selecting areas of text by holding the left mouse button down, and then moving the mouse across the area and releasing the button.

Drop-down List

A drop-down list is a list of choices that become available by clicking a text box or its adjacent down-arrow.

Embossed Text

Embossed text is similar to shadowed text, though the effect is more of a highlight than a shadow. Embossed text takes the same color as the background and appears slightly raised.

File Management

File management is the process of organizing objects contained on the hard disk into a formal structure of folders, subfolders, and files.

Files

A file is a collection of data referred to by a given name.

Find Command

The Find command allows you to search the computer for files and folders based on particular criteria.

Flipping

Flipping is the action of rotating or flipping an object either horizontally, vertically, left, or right.

Floppy Diskette

A floppy diskette is a removable disk that is used for storing files.

Folders

Part of the organizational system of the computer disk, folders are sleeves that can contain files or other folders.

Font

A font is a style and size of type, such as Times New Roman, 12 point, bold.

Fonts Folder

The Fonts folder is an area on the system used for controlling and managing type styles.

Grouping Objects

Grouping objects combines multiple objects into a single object with its own selection handles.

Hard Disk

A hard disk is a fixed disk that is used for storing files.

Help

Help is a menu item found in Windows 95 and most Windows applications that provides assistance or additional information.

Help Command

The Help command is an item on the Start menu that contains information about Windows 95 features.

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal is an application used for connecting the computer to another computer using a modem.

Icon

An icon is a graphical representation of an object.

Inactive Window

An inactive window is any open window that is not currently being used. The inactive window has grayed window elements, and doesn't have the title bar buttons.

Insertion Point

An insertion point is the place where text or graphics will appear in the document.

List Box

A list box is a box that contains a list of available choices, such as files or field names.

Marquee-select

Marquee-selecting is the process of clicking-and-dragging the mouse pointer over a group of objects until a dotted line forms a box around it.

Maximize

The Maximize command enlarges a window to fill the entire Desktop.

MB

MB (or megabyte) is a data measurement. One megabyte is equal to 1,000 kilobytes of data.

Media Player

Media Player is a small application used for playing audio and video files.

Memo Wizard

The Memo Wizard helps you create a memo by asking you a series of questions regarding the kind of memo you want to create.

Memory

Memory is the working area of the computer where active applications and files are loaded for use.

Menu Bar

A menu bar is a list of commands across the top of the screen that may be opened to reveal additional commands.

Microsoft Graph

Microsoft Graph is an application that allows you to create graphs in PowerPoint.

Minimize

The Minimize command reduces a window to a button on the Taskbar.

Modem

A modem is a device for connecting to other computers via phone lines.

Mouse

A mouse is a small device attached to the computer that provides a way of interacting with the computer by moving a pointer across the screen.

Mouse Pointer

A mouse pointer is a screen element that corresponds to the spot where you are rolling the mouse. The mouse pointer can change depending on the current action.

Moving Drag-and-drop Mouse Pointer

The northwest arrow mouse pointer becomes the moving drag-and-drop mouse pointer while you are dragging a selected item from one location to another.

MS-DOS

MS-DOS stands for MicroSoft Disk Operating System.

Multitasking

Multitasking is the process of running more than one application or activity at a time.

My Computer

My Computer is a folder on the Desktop that provides access to the system�s disk drives and other hardware.

Navigation Keys

Navigation keys are keyboard keys that allow you to move around within a document, such as [PAGE UP], [HOME], and the arrow keys.

Network

A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are interconnected and work together.

Network Neighborhood

Network Neighborhood is a folder on the Desktop that contains icons representing all the computer systems connected via a network.

Notepad

Notepad is a small application in Windows 95 used for creating and editing text files.

Notes Pages View

In Notes Pages View, each page corresponds to a slide. A page in Notes Pages View contains a reduced image of a slide as well as an area to include speaker's notes.

Objects

Objects are any data that can be used in an application or shared with other applications.

OLE

Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) are processes that permit the sharing of files and objects between applications.

Option Button

An option button in a dialog box is a round button that is used to select one of several mutually exclusive commands.

Organization Chart

Organization Chart is an application that allows you to create organization charts in PowerPoint.

Outline View

Outline View only shows slide titles and body text, and you can use it to rearrange the order and organization of a presentation. You can also enter most of your text in this view.

Paint

Paint is a small application used for creating, modifying, and viewing graphics.

Paste

Paste is a command that inserts data from the Clipboard into a document.

Path

A path is a line of text that shows the exact location of a file, including any folders and subfolders.

PC

A PC is a personal computer designed for a single user.

PC

A PC is a personal computer designed for a single user.

Phone Dialer

Phone Dialer is a small application in Windows 95 that will automatically initiate phone calls via a modem.

Phone Dialer

Phone Dialer is a small application in Windows 95 that will automatically initiate phone calls via a modem.

Picture Toolbar

The Picture toolbar contains buttons that you can use to format the selected picture. The toolbar appears, usually under the Formatting toolbar, when you insert or select a picture in a document, and it closes when you deselect the picture.

Point

Pointing is the action of placing the mouse pointer over the desired object or text.

Pop-up Window

When you click a dotted-line hot spot, a separate window "pops up" on your screen. When you are done reading the information in the pop-up window, you can click anywhere to close it.

Presentation

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Programs Command

The Programs command is an item on the Start menu that contains icons for starting applications installed on the system.

RAM

RAM (or random access memory) is the temporary computer memory that applications or activities use. Until they are saved to disk, documents are stored in RAM.

Recycle Bin

The Recycle Bin is a temporary storage area used for keeping files until they are either recovered or permanently deleted.

Restore

The Restore command returns a window to its default size after it has been either minimized or maximized.

Right-click

Right-clicking is the process of pressing and releasing the right mouse button, usually to produce a shortcut menu.

Right-click Menu

A right-click menu is a context-sensitive menu for an object.

Right-drag

Right-dragging is the process of pressing and holding the right mouse button while moving the mouse.

Run Command

The Run command is the section of the Start menu that reveals a text box for typing in application commands.

Save

Save is a command that stores a file or changes to a file onto a disk.

Save As

Save As is a command that stores a new file or an existing file under a new name onto a disk.

Scan Disk

Scan Disk is an application used to check for errors or damage to a disk.

Screen Element

A screen element is an object on the screen, such as a button or a ruler. Screen elements will vary between the different Word views.

Scroll Arrows

Scroll arrows are used to navigate windows horizontally and vertically in small increments.

Scroll Bar

The scroll bar is a panel for moving the display horizontally or vertically within a window.

Scroll Bar Arrows

The scroll bar arrows, located at the ends of the scroll bars, may be clicked to slowly move the view within a window up, down, or across.

Scroll Box

The scroll box is the box within a window's horizontal or vertical scroll bar that indicates your position within the window.

Scroll Boxes

Scroll boxes are used to navigate windows horizontally and vertically in very large increments by clicking-and-dragging them along the scroll bar.

Scrolling

Scrolling is the process of navigating through a document up-and-down (vertical scrolling) or side-to-side (horizontal scrolling).

Select

In order to work with an object, you must first select or activate it. One way to select an object is by clicking it with the mouse.

Selecting

Selecting is highlighting an object or data in order to perform a command or operation.

Selection Bar

The selection bar is an unmarked area in the left margin of a document that allows for easy data selection.

Settings Command

The Settings command is an item on the Start menu that shows customizable options of the Windows 95 environment.

Shading Color

Shading color is the percentage or type of shading applied to a selected paragraph, table cell, or frame.

Shadowing Text

When you shadow text, you add a drop-shadow behind it. You can use shadowing for emphasis.

SHIFT

The [SHIFT] key on the keyboard is used in conjunction with other keys and mouse actions to capitalize letters and perform various commands and functions.

SHIFT+Click

[SHIFT+Click] is the process of holding down the [SHIFT] key while pressing the left mouse button.

SHIFT+Click Selections

Click to place the insertion point where you want to begin your selection, then [SHIFT+Click] the location where you want to end your selection. The area in-between will become selected.

Shortcut

A shortcut points to an application or document in another location and is represented by an icon with an arrow at the bottom.

Shortcut Menu

A shortcut menu shows a list of context-sensitive options. (See Right-click Menu.)

Shut Down Command

The Shut Down command is an item on the Start menu that is used to turn off the system.

Start Button

The Start button is a command located on the Taskbar that opens the Start menu. Use this button on the Taskbar to show the Start menu to open applications.

Start Menu

The Start menu is a list of selectable commands that are used for accessing applications, files, and system settings.

Status Bar

The status bar provides information about the open document, and the current settings and operations in progress.

Subfolder

Subfolders are folders within or under folders that are used to organize the files inside the folders.

Tabs

Tabs are the titles of the cards found in some dialog boxes. Clicking one brings that card to the front.

Task Buttons

Task buttons are icons on the Taskbar that represent open windows.

Taskbar

The Taskbar is a panel that appears on the Desktop which contains all the available windows, the Start button, and the status box.

Text Box

A text box is an area in a dialog box that is used for entering text.

Title Bar

The title bar is the area at the top of a window that contains the name of the application or open file.

Tool

A tool is a shortcut button, usually shown on a bar near the top of a window, that provides quick access to a commonly used command.

Toolbar

A toolbar is a group of tools of usually related functions.

Toolbars

Toolbars can contain buttons, menus, or combinations of both that can be used to quickly perform actions in Word.

ToolTip

A ToolTip is a descriptive label that appears when the mouse pointer is held over a tool.

Trace

Tracing is the process of navigating through an open menu by moving the mouse over menu items.

Transition

A transition is an effect that can be run between slides to signal a shift from one slide to the next.

Truncated

Truncated text is the shortening or abbreviation of text due to limited display space.

Ungrouping Objects

Ungrouping objects allows you to work with each part of a grouped object individually.

View Buttons

The View buttons allow you to switch between the most common Word views.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper is the graphic or background design visible on your Desktop.

Window

A window is the device used to view the active application or file. It can be minimized, maximized, resized, or moved.

Window Border

The window border is the outside frame of a window that can be used to resize the window.

Window Menu

The Window menu provides a list of all the available windows and allows you to switch to any of them or arrange all of them so that they can be seen at one time.

Windows Clipboard

The Windows Clipboard is a holding place in a computer's memory where data is stored after you use the Cut or Copy command.

Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer is a Windows 95 application that lets you find and view files within their folders and subfolders.

Wizards

Wizards guide you through difficult tasks using step-by-step dialog boxes.

WordPad

WordPad is a basic word processor that is primarily designed to accommodate Word for Windows and Windows Write documents.

Working Screen

When you start Word, the application opens to the working screen. The screen contains the application window, the document window, and tools for using Word successfully.

Wrapping Text

Wrapping text is an automatic feature of Word. When you reach the end of a line while typing, Word forces the text to break onto a new line.

Writing Style

Use the various writing styles to define the grammar rules for checking grammar. Choose from casual, standard, formal, or technical styles, or create your own custom style. You also can change the rules that each style uses to check the grammar.

WYSIWYG

WYSIWYG is an acronym for What You See Is What You Get, meaning that what you see on the screen should be what prints on the page.